Question

Why did the Puritans leave England for America?

A. The Puritans hoped to make money by selling tobacco.
B. The Puritans were looking for a passage to China.
C. The Puritans sought the freedom to practice their religion as they wanted.
D. The Puritans were driven from their homes in England by starvation and disease.

Answer 1

The main reason why the Puritans left England for America was because "The Puritans sought the freedom to practice their religion as they wanted," since they had been persecuted in their homeland.